# Not prepared for cloud outages? You should be

> Today’s global economy is deeply dependent on cloud services – the EU estimates that nearly 53% of its businesses use paid cloud services of some kind, with some countries reaching nearly 80%.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/not-prepared-for-cloud-outages-you-should-be?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a2bfd4cd3bedefe1061084c)
- **Published:** 2026-06-12
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #google #cloud #services #vital #nearly #outages #prepared #access
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